How easily people can locate a specific piece of content or feature, whether by browsing menus or searching. High findability means users reach what they want without frustration or dead ends.
Synonyms
Related terms
- tree testing
- search
- navigation
- information architecture
- wayfinding
In plain words
- how easy things are to find
- whether people can locate what they need
- how quickly you reach a page
Usage example
Moving the contact link into the header dramatically improved the findability of support.
Don't confuse with…
- accessibilityFindability is about whether content can be located; accessibility is about whether it can be used by people with disabilities.
Categories
- Information architecture